The 2017 AMA/ Kenda SRT National Hare and Hound Association’s Championship Series is prepped and ready for its season finale this weekend in Barstow, California! The renowned Checkers Motorcycle Club of District 37 will be celebrating its 67th Checkers Check Chase. Held near the Slash X Ranch Café, both motorcycle and ATV racers will enjoy a true National-caliber event to conclude the season!

Remember, there are no membership fees, gate fees or camping fees. Bring out the family and enjoy an exciting weekend with autumn weather in the desert!

On Sunday morning, the nation’s toughest and fastest off-road racers will line up on the Zip-Ty starting line for two loops of sweet desert terrain: one 32-mile loop, then a 37-mile loop to the KTM finish line.

Although Purvines Yamaha DA8’s Gary Sutherlin took the overall championship title at round eight, second and third in the championship are yet to be decided. FMF KTM’s Taylor Robert sits 14 points ahead of Sutherlin’s teammate Axel Pearson, who sits just nine points ahead of 2016 champion and JCR Honda rider Ricky Brabec. Precision Concepts’ Justin Morgan and Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Jacob Argubright round off what will ultimately prove as an exciting season battle among the top five.

Like the Pro class, in the FMF Pro 250cc class, Chidester Transport Racing’s Tyler Lynn wrapped up the championship one round early, but second and third are still undecided, and it’s a battle between Braydon Bland and Nick Tolman.

In the Pro ATV class, Colt Brinkerhoff sits 14 points ahead of Chris Peatross, who sits just four points ahead of Jose Torres.

Tune in to our Facebook page to watch the action live (service permitting). Spectators can gather at the KTM finish line to watch the riders take the checkered flag.

Important Notes

* Staging is just near the Slash X Ranch Café.

* Number-one plates will be awarded on site.

* Registration will open on Saturday afternoon, from 1 to 4 p.m., and again on Sunday morning, from 6 to 9 a.m.

* Riders need to get their numbers registered online before the race weekend. To do so, please go to http://www.moto-tally.com/nhha/SeriesRegistration.aspx.

* Temporary numbers are $10 for three pieces (front and sides) and are available at sign-up.

* Transponders are $5 and are also available at sign-up.

* Pre-entry is now open, but closes Thursday at midnight. Skip the crazy long lines! Go to http://www.moto-tally.com/NHHA/PreEntry.aspx.

* Big-bike bomb practice is only on Sunday morning, from 7 to 8:45 a.m.

* There will be no Youth races at this event. We apologize for any inconvenience.

* Interested in working behind the scenes? E-mail argubright2015@gmail.com for more information.